Former Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli star Ezequiel Lavezzi has been rushed to hospital with an abdominal wound, according to reports in South America. It's understood the ex-winger, 38, who announced his retirement from football aged 34 in 2020, was hospitalised on December 20. It's currently unclear as to how Lavezzi, who accumulated 51 international caps […]
Dramatic victory evidence of new-look Chelsea’s growing bond, says Armando Broja
Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Armando Broja believes Chelsea dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup shows the strong bond the new-look team are building. […]
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to recommend job cuts at Man United
EXCLUSIVE Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to recommend job cuts at Man United as the INEOS CEO plots major restructuring following his £1.25bn takeover – having determined the Red Devils are OVERSTAFFED Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in Man United could be confirmed this week The INEOS CEO could be set to recommend job cuts once […]
FIFA are setting up a £200m fund to support women's football
EXCLUSIVE FIFA are setting up a £200m fund to support the professionalisation of women’s football and plan to reward clubs every time they sign U23s… with Man United and Chelsea set to benefit most from the scheme FIFA are planning to issue financial bonuses to clubs who develop female players The payments will be managed […]
Fabregas steps down as interim Como boss to complete UEFA Pro Licence
Cesc Fabregas steps down as interim Como boss to complete his UEFA Pro Licence – with ex-Crystal Palace assistant Osian Roberts named as caretaker manager of Serie B side until the end of the season Cesc Fabregas guided Como to third in Serie B after three wins in five matches Mikel Arteta booked again, other bosses getting […]
Darwin Nunez has team-mates in stitches with hilarious Scouse accent
Liverpool star Darwin Nunez has team-mates in stitches with his hilarious Scouse accent – as the forward is joined by Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo in spreading Christmas cheer across Liverpool Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez had his team-mates in stitches with his Scouse accent The 24-year-old also revealed his favourite Christmas film to Liverpool fans Where […]
Man Utd threaten to ‘terminate contracts’ as Sir Jim Ratcliffe gets ruthless
Prospective Manchester United investor Jim Ratcliffe will reportedly oversee a ruthless regime that will terminate the contracts of anyone who threatens a positive culture at Old Trafford. Ratcliffe, who is set to own 25 per cent of the club, has taken note of how Arsenal have brutally discarded high-profile stars to create an excellent environment. […]
Barton calls Mary Earps ‘a big sack of spuds’ and labels SPOTY win ‘nonsense’
Joey Barton has launched another angry social media tirade after Mary Earps was crowned 2023 Sports Personality of the Year. The former Premier League midfielder, who caused a major stir by criticising female football pundits earlier this month, congratulated the England Lionesses star when her win was announced, but later branded the result "f***ing nonsense". […]
Carragher calls for major Carabao Cup rule change after Chelsea beat Newcastle
'We believed until the end' | Chelsea knocked Newcastle out of the Carabao Cup Jamie Carragher has called for the Carabao Cup set-up to be changed for the semi-finals of the competition. Currently, the rules state that the semis must take place over the course of two legs, but the ex-Liverpool star believes that the […]
Kieran Trippier beats Haaland and Bellingham to Fans’ Footballer of the Year
Kieran Trippier has been voted as your Fans’ Footballer of the Year for 2023, with the Newcastle defender seeing off competition from the likes of Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. Trippier has been one of the Premier League’s best full-backs since returning to England with the Magpies, who he captained to a top-four finish at […]